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JOHNATHAN DAVIDS
Transport Coordinator
Cape Town
Summary
Transportation Logistics Professional experienced in optimizing routes and schedules to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries. Achieved operational efficiency through strategic planning and strong vendor management. Focused on delivering impactful results while adapting to evolving demands and maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
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Languages
2
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Certifications
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Transport Coordinator
Telus Digital
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinated daily employee transport operations, ensuring the safe and timely movement of staff between multiple locations.
- Planned and scheduled transport routes based on operational requirements, passenger demand, and shift schedules.
- Managed transport bookings for scheduled, ad hoc, and special-event requests to ensure seamless operations.
- Liaised with transport service providers and drivers to uphold service levels and meet contractual obligations.
- Monitored vehicle movements, proactively addressing delays and route changes to minimize operational disruptions.
- Ensured efficient vehicle utilization to maximize occupancy while reducing unnecessary transport costs.
- Monitored driver performance, attendance, and punctuality to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated emergency and after-hours transport to meet operational needs.
- Investigated transport-related incidents and complaints, implementing corrective actions to enhance service reliability.
- Worked closely with Operations, HR, Facilities, and Security teams to support business continuity.
- Assisted with transport budgeting by analyzing trip volumes and supplier invoices to control transport expenditure.
- Reduced transport costs by improving vehicle occupancy and route planning.
Transport coordinator
Loop Mobility (On site at Ttec)
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed optimized delivery routes for timely dispatch of drivers. and dispatch drivers. Served as primary point of contact for drivers and clients during shifts to facilitate effective communication. Addressed inquiries and resolved concerns for drivers and clients during shifts to maintain service satisfaction. Perform quality control checks on all transportation processes. Collaborated with client to identify opportunities for enhancing transportation efficiency. Addressed and resolved complaints from riders and drivers to maintain service satisfaction. Collected and addressed feedback from both riders and drivers to enhance service delivery. Collected and dropped off staff on time.
- End of contract employment.
- Coordinated logistics for transport operations, ensuring timely deliveries and optimized routes to enhance overall efficiency.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce delays.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce delays in transportation operations.
Transport and Truck and Trailer fleet Supervisor
RTT Intellegent Logistics
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Maintained up-to-date truck and trailer licenses and ensured roadworthiness. Trucks are clean daily. Conducted thorough container inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards. Source vehicles from Transporters. Executed follow-up communications with clients to prevent delivery delays. and avoid delays. Managed pricing and billing for ad-hoc loads to streamline operations. Avoid over and under bookings. Direct loads for clients. Captured all loads in the system for accurate tracking and reporting. Obtained load confirmations from transporters to verify delivery details. with transporters. Assist finance with PODs from Transporters. Company linehaul credit limits. Coordinated vehicle bookings to meet client demands.
- Managed scheduling and dispatching of vehicles to optimize delivery routes and reduce delays.
- Supervised daily fleet operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies, contributing to a safer work environment.
- Managed scheduling and dispatching of vehicles to optimize delivery routes, reducing delays and improving overall service efficiency.
- Reason for leaving: Resigned
Receiving and Dispatch Team Leader
RTT Intellegent Logistics
04.2012 - 07.2014
- Tracked and followed up on inbound and outbound containers and cargo; allocated containers to loading bays; liaised with service providers on delays and expected arrival and departure times; ensured proper accounting of all cargo; maintained staff discipline and punctuality; submitted timesheets to HR and addressed salary enquiries; verified correct allocation of cargo by staff.
- Implemented workflow improvements that reduced operational delays and increased service reliability.
- Developed training programs for new employees, improving onboarding processes and team performance.
- Developed training programs for new employees to enhance onboarding processes and foster team cohesion.
- Implemented workflow improvements to streamline operations and enhance service reliability.
In-house Controller (Oxfort University press)
RTT Intellegent Logistics
01.2010 - 04.2012
- Compiled daily reports for clients regarding undelivered items. Captured data from various sources to ensure accurate record-keeping. Addressed site problems and issues to maintain operational efficiency. Team reporting to me to ensure the smooth operations of the site and the clients' needs daily.
- Reason for leaving: Moved to another job
- Led financial reporting and analysis, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing overall financial integrity.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, improving efficiency of financial reporting timelines.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, which improved efficiency of financial reporting timelines.
Education
Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) - National (vocations) Certificate level 4
Belhar Secondary School
Belhar, South Africa01-2007
Skills
Soft skills: Active listening, Communication, Goal orientation, Hardworking
Hard skills: Logistics Coordinator, Team leader, Fleet Management
Warehouse operations
Fleet management
Documentation handling
Route planning
Transportation scheduling
Certification
Linked Learning: Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365) April 2023 - April 2023
Interests
Timeline
Transport Coordinator
Telus Digital
11.2024 - Current
Transport coordinator
Loop Mobility (On site at Ttec)
02.2024 - 07.2024
Transport and Truck and Trailer fleet Supervisor
RTT Intellegent Logistics
09.2019 - 01.2024
Receiving and Dispatch Team Leader
RTT Intellegent Logistics
04.2012 - 07.2014
In-house Controller (Oxfort University press)
RTT Intellegent Logistics
01.2010 - 04.2012
Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) - National (vocations) Certificate level 4
Belhar Secondary School